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JMF Residence by Ivan Rezende Arquitetura
The Rio Olympics will (hopefully) be taking place this August, and as such all eyes will once again be cast firmly on Brazil. With this in mind we take a look at a residence by Ivan Rezende Arquitetura in Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro. With a large terrace overlooking spectacular views, the JMF Residence is a…
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Eau de Vie by SWAT
Eau de Vie translated literally means “Water of Life” and it’s hard to argue with the name as Japanese brand SWAT promote their Hydrogen rich water, because there is evidence in abudance to support their claim. Without wanting to get too technical (those that do can visit Dr Whitaker for the chemistry lesson here) H2…
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Thinkpiece: The difference between Magazines & Blogs
When we launched the first issue of JOSHUA’s Magazine, I remember the amazement and wonderment that we encountered, people asking “How did you do it?” and I do have to confess in retrospect, I at times wonder myself, with the knowledge gap that I only now realise had existed at the time. But by magazine…
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Gucci Cruise 2017 Menswear
As the length of his tenure at the helm of Gucci increases, so does the influence of Alessandro Michele as he works to return to the romantic creativity for which the brand is historically renown. Captured by British art photographer Nick Waplington at Hilles House, the Gucci Cruise 2017 Menswear collection showcases no fewer than 87…
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The Grooming Station x Aveda Men
Scroll back a few years and you may recall a time when going to Toni & Guy was the equivalent of ‘grabbing a Costa’ and where hair straighteners were king. Those days – I’m very pleased to report – are far behind us, or at least that’s how it appears, as the art of barbering…
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Full Throttle Breakfast by Ferrari California T x Lord March
Lauded Italian sportscar marque, Ferrari, found a creative way to gear up for this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with a very special breakfast delivery for event founder, Lord March. This year’s Festival of Speed (June 23-26) the Prancing Horse will give the new Ferrari 488 Spider its UK debut, however on this occasion it was the Ferrari…
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Peter the Apostle & St. Helen the Martyr Chapel
Historically, some of the most awe inspiring spaces have created in the name of religion, but in recent times, these spaces have become more utilitarian, with more Church buildings seemingly being converted for alternative uses. In fact it was only yesterday that I came across a scheme in the UK by the National Churches Trust to…
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Y-3 + Virgin Galactic
In January this year Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic project took another step in the direction of finality by announcing a collaboration with Adidas Y-3 to create bespoke space apparel for their flight crew. Apparel aside, much (quite rightly) has been made of the project and more specifically about the $250,000 ticket price. But in truth,…
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CURV by Bulova
Innovation within the watch sector comes at a much slower pace than its fashion counterpart. Therefore changes seem to be more of the astute nature, focusing more on genuine advancements in technology and also efficiency. Taking this to heart, American watchmakers Bulova have installed the first curved chronograph to its collection of watches aptly entitled…
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Creating Amazing: Lexus LC 500
The Lexus LC 500 was originally unveiled at the earlier this year at the Detroit motor show, but in truth this modern rooftop garden in Amsterdam made for an altogether more appropriate setting, befitting of the car’s urban yet elegant aesthetics . Lexus has given the LC 500 classic coupe proportions and produced an exterior…
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Levi’s Commuter Jacket + JACQUARD by Google
Cyclists are at great risk at the best of times, so trying to navigate Google maps, change music or answer calls provides an unwelcome distraction. Yes there are various headsets etc, but now thanks to a collaborative project between denim experts Levi’s and technology firm Google, we have a stylishly functional alternative for modern cyclists.…
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Petit Loire: Liquid Marble by Mathieu Lehanneur
A marble sculpture in the Loire Valley would at first not seem like a oddity in itself, but look around the 16th-century castle Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, you would be hard pressed to discern exactly where that sculpture is located. Yet despite appearances, the 330 lbs of marble takes centre stage in an otherwise seemingly ‘normal’…
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Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech by Studio KO
Studio KO – a French architecture firm – recently released the first design images showcasing the forthcoming Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech, Morocco. “When Yves Saint Laurent discovered Marrakech in 1966, he was so moved by the place that he decided to buy a house and regularly go back there. It feels perfectly natural,…
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The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
To celebrate 50 years of their iconic Spider designs, Alfa Romeo have announced a UK release of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. It was 1966 when the first Alfa Romeo Spider was unveiled, and now 50 years later it’s the turn of the Alfa Romeo 4C having taken inspiration from the…